YinzerMama
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If anyone were to search and find this thread, I would hope they would also actually read the thread, as no one is claiming Britax to be safest or even best - simply nice for what it is. Comfy for the child. Easy to install. COW COVERS.
I also agree with Phineasmom that the prices are not as crazy outrageous as they used to be, comparatively. But you do need to be aware of what features you actually get for the money, and compare it to the features you find in other seats that may cost more or less.
Car seats are like handbags. You can buy a Coach purse and it will be very nice and well made and cost a lot of money, but it won't really DO more than a purse from Target. The purse from Target may even outshine it in other ways. People need to realize it is features that are different.
FWIW I correct everyone I know who is buying a seat and believes Britax is safest. Although I almost feel like I encounter as many people who are set on Chicco vs Graco as safest, since that is where you begin. For whatever reason people don't seem to even consider Britax buckets as much but I know people who think Chicco is safe and Graco is dangerous. Which makes me a tad touchy, having carted around 4 kids in Graco buckets.
I also agree with Phineasmom that the prices are not as crazy outrageous as they used to be, comparatively. But you do need to be aware of what features you actually get for the money, and compare it to the features you find in other seats that may cost more or less.
Car seats are like handbags. You can buy a Coach purse and it will be very nice and well made and cost a lot of money, but it won't really DO more than a purse from Target. The purse from Target may even outshine it in other ways. People need to realize it is features that are different.
FWIW I correct everyone I know who is buying a seat and believes Britax is safest. Although I almost feel like I encounter as many people who are set on Chicco vs Graco as safest, since that is where you begin. For whatever reason people don't seem to even consider Britax buckets as much but I know people who think Chicco is safe and Graco is dangerous. Which makes me a tad touchy, having carted around 4 kids in Graco buckets.